Accessibility

The three-day conference will feature multi-track sessions tailored to specific areas of interest, including accessibility in design and development, organizational success stories, and an open wildcard track. ...more

It aids screen readers in correctly interpreting text and helps browsers offer translation options. This requirement aligns with WCAG 2.2 criteria 3.1.1 (Language of Page) and 3.1.2 (Language of Parts), as well as the European EN 301 549 standard. ...more

Mark Conroy reports extensive accessibility updates in LocalGov Drupal, including banner link fixes, improved focus states, and new layout options for Guides Navigation, alongside successfully merging the Single-Directory Components PR. ...more

The blog highlights the importance of accessible composition, comparing it to designing a house: perfectly constructed rooms aren’t enough without functional hallways and stairs. ...more

Alt text, designed to assist screen-reader users, should focus on aiding task completion rather than merely describing images. For example, screen-reader users often bypass images unless these visuals provide critical, non-redundant information not covered elsewhere on the page. ...more

A11yTalks, launched in 2017 by Carie Fisher, has grown into a nine-member team dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment for accessibility and development professionals. ...more

The report reveals moderate enhancements, such as increased adoption of user-preference media queries for color schemes and motion preferences, and a rise in the number of sites passing Google Lighthouse accessibility audits. ...more

This tool incorporates challenges and gamification, making complex accessibility standards more approachable. The tool, created by Ashley Peacock is free to use and aims to help users understand the trickier parts of WCAG in an interactive format. ...more

Lullabot transitions its eBook collection from PDFs to an accessible, responsive web format. Using static site generation and accessible design, this shift enhances user experience and eases content management for editors. ...more

Accessible validation strategies—such as real-time in-line and post-submission error messages—support people with visual impairments, cognitive disabilities, and reduced focus. Accessibility consultancy Tetra Logical recently published an article by Demelza Feltham that illuminates this topic. ...more

The European Accessibility Act mandates that by June 2025, websites must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. 1XINTERNET explains how accessible design benefits users with disabilities and outlines steps organizations need to take to ensure compliance. Free audits are available to assist businesses in preparing for the new regulations. ...more

Nikki Massaro, Senior Design Engineer at Adobe, will lead a session on September 12 about using reactive controllers to improve keyboard accessibility for web components. The talk is part of the ongoing "Accessibility Talks" series. ...more